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Top 100 Marketing Ideas in April

From Easter Brunch Flavor Events to Experiential Beer Lounges

— April 23, 2016 — Marketing
The top April 2016 marketing ideas showcase the continued progression toward immersive brand experiences that highlight the product or service in a memorable, positive manner.

The McCormick Easter Preview was a spring-inspired festive lunch hosted by food blogger Gaby Dalkin in Venice Beach, California. The event was attended by lifestyle influencers and featured a menu that highlighted best uses for a number of McCormick spice products. The pre-Easter event included copious fresh flowers and branded Snapchat filters.

Separately, the Budweiser Beer Garage at South by Southwest 2016 included a multi-sensory journey through the brand's St Louis brewery using virtual reality and various real-world cues such as smelling ingredients and drinking the beverage. The interactive lounge served as a place for SXSW attendees to relax during a busy few days among a bevy of branded memorabilia.
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Reclaimed Home Vintage Stores
Reclaimed Home Vintage Stores
This Ankara Store Resides Within a 1940s-Era House in Saitama
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Farm-to-Table Gastrobreweries
Farm-to-Table Gastrobreweries
Batch by Creemore Springs Combines Local Food Fare with Draft Beer
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97
Voluminous Reverse Wash Haircare
Voluminous Reverse Wash Haircare
The TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume System is Game-Changing
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96
Ultramodern Herb Packaging
Ultramodern Herb Packaging
This Minimalist Spice & Herb Packaging Emphasizes Freshness
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95
Embossed Handmade Credit Cards
Embossed Handmade Credit Cards
These Redesigned American Express Cards Focus on Artisan Artistry
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94
Analog Pop-Up Shops
Analog Pop-Up Shops
Analog by American Greetings Offers Low-Tech Entertainment to SXSW Attendees
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93
Parisian Dining Concepts
Parisian Dining Concepts
This Barcelona Restaurant Pays Homage to Parisian Eateries
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92
Tropical Craft Brew Branding
Tropical Craft Brew Branding
Inne Beczki Ales & Lagers is a Craft Brewery in Poland
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91
Branded Ingredient Packaging
Branded Ingredient Packaging
The New Packaging Design of Tia Ofilia Focuses on What's Inside
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90
Anti-Tech Dinner Challenges
Anti-Tech Dinner Challenges
The Cell Phone Coop Challenge Encourages Diners to Put the Phone Down
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89
Luxury T-Shirt Lines
Luxury T-Shirt Lines
This Brand is Launching a New Line of Premium T-Shirts
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88
Mutated Candy Bar Ads
Mutated Candy Bar Ads
Snickers' Sports Illustrated Ad Features an Intentional Photoshop Fail
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87
Interactive Heritage Candy Shops
Interactive Heritage Candy Shops
This See's Candies Retail Location Features Ample Tech Influences
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86
Analytical Fashion Platforms
Analytical Fashion Platforms
'Lyst' Uses Data Science and Analytics to Drive Sales
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85
Furniture Retailer Hydroponic Systems
Furniture Retailer Hydroponic Systems
The IKEA KRYDDA/VÄXER Series Enables Soil-Free Gardening
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84
Ultra-Gentle Facial Cleansers
Ultra-Gentle Facial Cleansers
The Halcyon Cleanser by YULI Skincare is Wild-crafted
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83
Chickpea Snack Branding
Chickpea Snack Branding
Hasan Karakus is a Turkish Snack Brand with Cute Branding
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82
All-Natural Facial Oils
All-Natural Facial Oils
The You & Oil Natural Cosmetics Line Nourishes All Skin Types
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81
Emoji Fruit Yogurt Branding
Emoji Fruit Yogurt Branding
Valio Play is a New Range of Swedish Yogurts Targeted at Youth
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80
Easter Brunch Flavor Events
Easter Brunch Flavor Events
This McCormick Easter Preview Was Hosted by Blogger Gaby Dalkin
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79
Whiskey Snapchat Campaigns
Whiskey Snapchat Campaigns
Jameson is the First Alcohol Brand to Use the Age-Gated Tool Nationally
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78
Nature-Inspired Flagship Stores
Nature-Inspired Flagship Stores
The Hunter Regent Street Store Brings the Outdoors Inside
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77
Sterile Sunglasses Displays
Sterile Sunglasses Displays
This Joe Fresh Store Display Promotes the Company's Clean Branding
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76
Snapchat-Only Ad Agencies
Snapchat-Only Ad Agencies
Naritiv is the World's First Snapchat-Specific Advertising Agency
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75
High Tea Beauty Events
High Tea Beauty Events
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Hosted an Afternoon Tea for Their 25th Anniversary
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74
Fantasy Series Snow Murals
Fantasy Series Snow Murals
Artist Simon Beck Made a Game of Thrones Snow Mural for Sky Atlantic
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73
Indian Beer Gardens
Indian Beer Gardens
The First Playboy Beer Garden Recently Opened in Pune, India
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72
Maternity Skincare Collections
Maternity Skincare Collections
Mama & Boo is a Bangkok-Based Skincare Range for Expectant Mothers
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71
Charitable Leftover Campaigns
Charitable Leftover Campaigns
The United Nations World Food Programme Ad Shows a Little is a Lot
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70
Mythic Dragon Easter Eggs
Mythic Dragon Easter Eggs
This Game of Thrones-Inspired Chocolate Egg by Melt is in London
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69
Coffee Shop Espresso Pods
Coffee Shop Espresso Pods
This Coffee Chain is Rolling Out a Line of Nespresso-Compatible Pods
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68
Student Loan Finance Activations
Student Loan Finance Activations
Future Finance Launched a Publicity Stunt Around London Students
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67
Mexican Coffee Packaging
Mexican Coffee Packaging
The Oaxacan Coffee Company Wants Its Products to Be Souvenirs
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66
Modeling Doll Campaigns
Modeling Doll Campaigns
This Campaign Features a Doll of Derek Zoolander and Barbie on Instagram
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65
Edgy Makeup Spokepersons
Edgy Makeup Spokepersons
The Ruby Rose Urban Decay Collab Markets Her as "Most Addictive New Vice"
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64
Transgender Sportswear Campaigns
Transgender Sportswear Campaigns
The First Caitlyn Jenner Fashion Campaign Will Be for H&M Sport
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63
Flask-Shaped Whiskey Bottles
Flask-Shaped Whiskey Bottles
This Clear Corn Whiskey is Packaged in a Flask-Shaped Steel Can
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62
Classic Art Sneaker Tableaus
Classic Art Sneaker Tableaus
The Highsnobiety Nike Air Max Day Series References the Dutch Masters
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61
Nordic Restaurant Identities
Nordic Restaurant Identities
MØS is a New Nordic-Inspired Restaurant Located in Moscow
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60
Easter Confectionery Branding
Easter Confectionery Branding
The 2016 Cadbury Easter Packaging Plays Up Traditional Spring Hues
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59
Retail Technology Lounges
Retail Technology Lounges
This Lenovo Retail Location Encourages Shoppers to Experience Products
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58
Pulse-Monitoring Business Cards
Pulse-Monitoring Business Cards
This MobilECG Business Card Performs a Mini ECG Test
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57
Design Agency Visual Identities
Design Agency Visual Identities
The Masquespacio Branding Highlights the Agency's Capabilities
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56
Romantically Wet Fashion Ads
Romantically Wet Fashion Ads
The Latest Love Moschino Campaign Stars Alejandra Pietro
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55
Ominous Juice Packaging
Ominous Juice Packaging
These Alluring Black Bottled Health Juices Represent the Zumería Juice Bar
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54
Unisex Fast Fashion Lines
Unisex Fast Fashion Lines
The Zara Ungendered Collection Offers Stylish Unisex Wears
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Colorfully Eclectic Fashion
Colorfully Eclectic Fashion
The Martina Spetlova SS16 Collection is Captured Atop a Ton of Junk
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52
Turquoise-Tinted Gin Bottles
Turquoise-Tinted Gin Bottles
Benham's Dry Gin Boasts Striking Packaging and Citrus Undertones
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51
Textured Goat Cheese Packaging
Textured Goat Cheese Packaging
El Bucarito is a Spanish Cheese and Meat Brand from Cádiz
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50
Brutalist Sneaker Shops
Brutalist Sneaker Shops
The EYTYS store in Stockholm is Inspired by Two Design Genres
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49
Retro Multi-Sensory Soda Events
Retro Multi-Sensory Soda Events
Coca-Cola Hosted a Memorable #TastetheFeeling Event in Toronto
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Margarine Culinary Pop-Ups
Margarine Culinary Pop-Ups
The Becel Blend Bar Highlights the Brand's Versatile Product Range
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47
Dual-Packaging Herb Kits
Dual-Packaging Herb Kits
This Student Project is Designed to Promote Urban Gardening
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46
Blackout Hybrid Cafe Branding
Blackout Hybrid Cafe Branding
The Branding for Nord is Targeted at Discerning Millennial Consumers
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45
Urban Garden Billboards
Urban Garden Billboards
This Billboard by Wildstone in London Doubles as a Community Garden
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44
Harmonious Tea Packaging
Harmonious Tea Packaging
This Branding for a Greek Tea Brand Boasts Bold Typographics
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43
High-End Food Halls
High-End Food Halls
The Saks Food Hall by Pusateri's Features a Prosciutto and Champagne Bar
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Brown Paper Floral Packaging
Brown Paper Floral Packaging
Swedbag Provides Simple Yet Charming Wrapping Paper for Bouquets
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41
Ultra-Cozy Wearable Duvets
Ultra-Cozy Wearable Duvets
This Hotel Chain is Making Bedding That Can Be Taken on the Go
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40
Retail Kitchen Experiences
Retail Kitchen Experiences
IKEA's Instead of Cafe Pop Up Addresses Dining Affordably
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Breakfast-Flavored Milk Concepts
Breakfast-Flavored Milk Concepts
BREAKFAST is a Flavored Milk Concept by Designer Kali Day
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Shame-Free Healthcare Packaging
Shame-Free Healthcare Packaging
Noskam is a Healthcare Brand Concept Created by a Student
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37
Famous Painting Cocktails
Famous Painting Cocktails
The Langham Hotel Serves Drinks Decorated With Foam Artwork
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36
Fashionable Hair Care Campaigns
Fashionable Hair Care Campaigns
The Latest Balmain Hair Couture Ad Highlights Chic Tresses
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35
Geometrical Boxed Soups
Geometrical Boxed Soups
This Student Project Imagines Soups Contained in Recycled Paper Boxes
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Grecian Paper Seafood Packaging
Grecian Paper Seafood Packaging
The Branding Concept for Cookfish Ltd Highlights the Seafood
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Rolling Pin Pasta Packaging
Rolling Pin Pasta Packaging
This Pasta Packaging Concept Illuminates the Homemade Process
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Geometric Ice Cream Branding
Geometric Ice Cream Branding
The Cubic Ice Cream Pints by Green Girl Bakeshop Use Retro Packaging
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Handmade Chocolate Bar Packaging
Handmade Chocolate Bar Packaging
The Branding for Cualli Xocolatl is Made with Freeze-Dried Fruit
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Empowering Shoe Campaigns
Empowering Shoe Campaigns
Keds' 'Ladies First' Footwear Campaign Stars Strong Female Icons
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Soda Brand Streetwear Lines
Soda Brand Streetwear Lines
The Stereo Vinyls x Coca-Cola Collection is a Unique Collaboration
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Gamified Pop-Up Eateries
Gamified Pop-Up Eateries
The 'Meal of Fortune' Pop-Up is Part Restaurant and Part Arcade
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VR Painting Experiences
VR Painting Experiences
McDonald's Helps Fans Unleash Their Inner Artist with VR Art at SXSW
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Sensorial Retail Experiences
Sensorial Retail Experiences
The Crabtree & Evelyn London Flagship Features a Fragrance Garden
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Female-Targeted Energy Drinks
Female-Targeted Energy Drinks
The Go Girl Energy Drinks are Low in Sugar and Calories
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Mobile Ice Cream Shops
Mobile Ice Cream Shops
This Cobranded Food Truck Treated SXSW Atendees to Vegan Fruit Pops
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Modular Packaging Systems
Modular Packaging Systems
The TMA-2 Headphones Requires a Unique Way to Package Its Numerous Parts
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Multi-Sensory App Activations
Multi-Sensory App Activations
The Candy Crush Castle is a Scented Bouncy Castle for Adults
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Gender-Neutral Fast Fashion
Gender-Neutral Fast Fashion
The Ungendered Line from Zara Can Be Worn by Anyone
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Polygonal Cereal Packaging
Polygonal Cereal Packaging
This Froot Loops Cereal Packaging Avoids Spilling the Breakfast Food
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Millennial-Minded Restaurant Concepts
Millennial-Minded Restaurant Concepts
This Chain is Getting a Millennial-Inspired Makeover
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Recipe-Listing Juice Packaging
Recipe-Listing Juice Packaging
Green Press is a Cold-Pressed Juice Bar in Melbourne
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Chocolate-Built Pop-Up Bars
Chocolate-Built Pop-Up Bars
The Carlsberg Chocolate Bar Has Opened Its Doors in Shoreditch
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Interactive Juice Cups
Interactive Juice Cups
Backbone Branding Created a Playful Design Concept for To-Go Containers
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Gym-Inspired Bottle Designs
Gym-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Pepsi Light Dumbbell Perpetuates the Idea of a Healthy Lifestyle
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14
Cleverly Sectioned Seasonings
Cleverly Sectioned Seasonings
The Spice Palette by Risa Takeuchi is Made for First Time Cooks
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13
Designer Retail Farmers Markets
Designer Retail Farmers Markets
The Club Monaco Farmers Market Previously Popped Up in Toronto
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Product-Reflecting Brand Logos
Product-Reflecting Brand Logos
Marco Schembri Redesigns Company Emblems to Reflect their Services
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11
Branded Traveling Market Tours
Branded Traveling Market Tours
This Innocent Brand Activation Featured a Three-City Tour
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Recycled Virtual Reality Viewers
Recycled Virtual Reality Viewers
Coca-Cola Provides 3 Hands-On Options for Eco-Conscious Techies
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9
Beach Pop-Up Marketplaces
Beach Pop-Up Marketplaces
The EM District's Beach Pop-Up Experience is the First in the World
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Hexagonal Grocery Merchandising
Hexagonal Grocery Merchandising
The FANTASTIKO21 Supermarket Offers a Modern Shopping Experience
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Topless Jewelry Lookbooks
Topless Jewelry Lookbooks
The Jacquie Aiche Spring Collection Shows Off Designs Seductively
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Self-Sustaining Grocery Hydroponics
Self-Sustaining Grocery Hydroponics
The World's First In-Store Farm Has Opened in Berlin
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Slow-Mo Brewery Photobooths
Slow-Mo Brewery Photobooths
Asahi Beer Held an Immersive Event at This Shoreditch Brewery
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Experiential Beer Lounges
Experiential Beer Lounges
The Budweiser Beer Garage is the Latest SXSW 2016 Activation from A-B
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Sleep-Based Brand Activations
Sleep-Based Brand Activations
This Bold Event from Greggs Promotes Its New Flat White Coffee
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Extraterrestrial Milk Branding
Extraterrestrial Milk Branding
This Milk Branding Concept Features a UFO Space Ship Lid
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Wearable Brand Activations
Wearable Brand Activations
This Fit Bit Event Invited People to Try Its Obstacle Course
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